While I was having a look round the DrLaser archives I found a setting recommended by Mark Jacobi in 1999. To find the maximum downwind setting for your vang, you push down on the boom end by six inches from a loose rest position. You reset your vang to that maximum loose tension and it's set for maximum bang for your buck when entering downwind and by the lee in light to moderate winds. Soon as wind gets crazy, he recommends tightening an inch or two.
What do you think of this idea?
Is it the "industry standard" and it's just me that has never heard of it? LOL
I always did mine by eye/feel and while it is now "locked" in position, I don't actually know what distance from rested it is in inches. Will go have a look.
Also, what happened to Mark Jacobi? Did he make it to the Olympics? Did he win? Is he still around?
What do you think of this idea?
Is it the "industry standard" and it's just me that has never heard of it? LOL
I always did mine by eye/feel and while it is now "locked" in position, I don't actually know what distance from rested it is in inches. Will go have a look.
Also, what happened to Mark Jacobi? Did he make it to the Olympics? Did he win? Is he still around?